So the new President of Northwestern University, Morty Schapiro, has some quirky music tastes. I'm a fan, especially since he introduced me to this crazy medley/rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and What a Woderful World by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. He's a Hawai'ian ukulele player with a big voice and a big body.
On the day of his death, the state of Hawaii flew its flag at half mast in honor of him. Enjoy...
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - Somewhere over the rainbow / What a wonderful world
And a treat, because I like this version just as much. It's a live boot, so the quality may not be great, but his voice is still clear.
Rufus Wainwright - Somewhere over the rainbow
Northwestern eh? I almost went there.
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